WHAT AUSTRALIA MEANS TO ME

GREEN&

GOLD•Green and gold is represented on the Coat of Arms by the Wattle

•Australia’s official National colours are green and gold

It was not until April 19, 1984, that green and gold were officially declared Australia's national sports colours by the then Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen.

HISTORY

It was the green and gold of Australia’s landscape of many species of wattle, which won the decision.

They are used by Australians when representing their county in international sporting events.

OTHER AUSSIE ICONS